El destierro

Overview

"El Destierro" (1976) is a film adaptation of Nathaniel Hawthorne's short story "Wakefield". It tells the haunting tale of a man who mysteriously abandons his home for many years. Rather than disappearing completely, he chooses to secretly observe his wife and child from a distance. After years of watching their lives unfold without him, he finally makes the decision to return, but the consequences of his prolonged absence remain uncertain.

Trailer

Cast

Gloria Asiaín

Rubén González Garza